HIM Specialist Sr

CHI Mercy Health Valley City; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health Valley City is seeking a Senior Health Information Management Specialist to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records across the medical record lifecycle.

The role manages complex workflows including imaging, chart analysis, and data integrity resolution, supporting providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced setting. Strong HIM expertise and HIPAA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of HIM experience in an acute care or healthcare setting or progress towards RHIT/RHIA or healthcare/business degree with relevant experience.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced HIM functions including document imaging (prep, scan, index, quality review).
• Analyze medical records for completeness; assign and manage deficiencies in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve data integrity issues (e.g., duplicate or unlinked medical record numbers) and maintain Master Patient Index accuracy.
• Process and reconcile rejected orders and support provider completion workflows.
• Support and process release of information (ROI) requests in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Data analysis

EMR systems experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RHIT/RHIA progress or healthcare degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Senior HIM Specialist, you will perform advanced Health Information Management functions that support the integrity, accuracy, and availability of patient health records across the medical record lifecycle.

Every day you will independently manage complex workflows, including document imaging, chart analysis, data integrity resolution, and record completion. You will serve as a resource within the HIM department and support providers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, you will bring advanced HIM expertise, strong knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory requirements, and the ability to work independently and accurately under pressure.

• Perform advanced HIM functions including document imaging (prep, scan, index, quality review)
• Analyze medical records for completeness; assign and manage deficiencies in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Investigate and resolve data integrity issues (e.g., duplicate or unlinked medical record numbers) and maintain Master Patient Index accuracy
• Process and reconcile rejected orders and support provider completion workflows
• Support and process release of information (ROI) requests in compliance with regulatory standards
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• 1-3 years experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Health Information Management experience in an acute care or healthcare setting or progress towards a RHIT, RHIA or progress towards a healthcare or business college degree program with relevant related experience
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and HIM applications required

Preferred

• Associates Other Associates Degree in health-related field (RHIT) or completion of healthcare degree program (RHIA) preferred
• Experience with data integrity, chart analysis, and record completion workflows preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator preferred
• Registered Health Information Technician preferred

Where You'll Work

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we’ve progressed to meet the needs of the community. We arealwayshere for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We arealwaysjust down the road and have offered services for decades.

Pay Range

$17.28 - $24.41 /hour